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Tarmacing!
Would you believe it's 5 years ago since I used Tarmac as a craft technique! To this date it's still the most popular post on my old blog, here's the link - The Tarmac Technique If you want to see inspiration from classes I held using this technique just type Tarmac...
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Terrariums and succulents
I've organised a lovely class for this week, Everything is packed and prepared in readiness so we can enjoy a fun few hours. Little bags of goodies all ready to be handed out on the day. This week's class focuses on fabulous new dies and stamps designed by a lovely...
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Being reflective and mindful
A day for clearing my head... It's been beautiful and sunny, how refreshing this makes me feel. I've needed some time to gather my thoughts, it's been two years since my dear Mum passed away and joined Dad. It's comforting to know they are together and although it...
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A busy week
Last Saturday I headed off on a road trip to meet up with friends Angela and Selina prior to visiting CHSI trade show at the NEC. We combined meet ing up with a social get together as we had a lot to catch up on. Selina and I enjoyed a lovely meal at the hotel on...
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The history of a new arrival
I was very excited to collect this 1950's vintage typewriter last week, after much research and the circumstances of fate it now proudly sits on my workspace and I'm absolutely thrilled with it! It's an Optima Elite 3 brown/khaki model and is in excellent condition, I...
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An overdue catch up
A cuppa and a catch up. January is nearly done and dusted, talking of which we had a dusting of snow here last night, nothing much to speak of but a bit treacherous for those out early before the sun had chance to melt the black ice. There's quite a bit to for me...
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An enjoyable class using the Eclipse technique
The Eclipse technique and stamps from Crafts Beautiful Magazine Classes have now resumed after the Christmas and New Year break. We had fun on Thursday all catching up with our news and chit chat, it was so lovely to see everyone. The kettle went on and we tucked into...
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Liquid Pearls tutorial
Liquid Pearls tutorial for SamanthaKGifts Good Morning, the lovely Sam, SamanthaKGifts, is back on Hochanda today at 11am and 3pm I do hope you can pop on the kettle and watch or maybe catch up later...I posted a sneak peek on Facebook last week of Liquid Pearls on...
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A super quick, simple New Year card... Sometimes the simplest things can still have a WOW effect! For this make I trimmed a piece of black card to layer onto a 7 x 7 inch card base. i used distress oxide inks on a craft mat spritzed with water to create the "firework"...
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As we approach 2019 I send good wishes for health, happiness and contentment also strength for those who need it. May you share good times with loved one's and those close to your heart. We enjoyed a really lovely festive time and I received special cards and gifts...
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